Matthew 16:18

Good News Translation (US Version)

And so I tell you, Peter: you are a rock, and on this rock foundation I will build my church, and not even death will ever be able to overcome it.

Cross References

Isaiah 28:16

This, now, is what the Sovereign Lord says: “I am placing in Zion a foundation that is firm and strong. In it I am putting a solid cornerstone on which are written the words, ‘Faith that is firm is also patient.’

Colossians 1:18

He is the head of his body, the church; he is the source of the body's life. He is the first-born Son, who was raised from death, in order that he alone might have the first place in all things.

John 1:42

Then he took Simon to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “Your name is Simon son of John, but you will be called Cephas.” (This is the same as Peter and means “a rock.”)

Hebrews 12:28

Let us be thankful, then, because we receive a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Let us be grateful and worship God in a way that will please him, with reverence and awe;

Acts 2:47

praising God, and enjoying the good will of all the people. And every day the Lord added to their group those who were being saved.

1 Timothy 3:15

But if I delay, this letter will let you know how we should conduct ourselves in God's household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth.

Isaiah 54:17

But no weapon will be able to hurt you; you will have an answer for all who accuse you. I will defend my servants and give them victory.” The Lord has spoken.

Ephesians 5:32

There is a deep secret truth revealed in this scripture, which I understand as applying to Christ and the church.

Ephesians 3:10

in order that at the present time, by means of the church, the angelic rulers and powers in the heavenly world might learn of his wisdom in all its different forms.

Proverbs 24:7

Wise sayings are too deep for stupid people to understand. They have nothing to say when important matters are being discussed.

Job 38:17

Has anyone ever shown you the gates that guard the dark world of the dead?

Revelation 21:14

The city's wall was built on twelve foundation stones, on which were written the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.

Acts 8:1

And Saul approved of his murder. That very day the church in Jerusalem began to suffer cruel persecution. All the believers, except the apostles, were scattered throughout the provinces of Judea and Samaria.

Psalm 9:13

Be merciful to me, O Lord! See the sufferings my enemies cause me! Rescue me from death, O Lord,

1 Timothy 3:5

For if a man does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of the church of God?

Galatians 2:9

James, Peter, and John, who seemed to be the leaders, recognized that God had given me this special task; so they shook hands with Barnabas and me, as a sign that we were all partners. We agreed that Barnabas and I would work among the Gentiles and they among the Jews.

Matthew 18:17

And if he will not listen to them, then tell the whole thing to the church. Finally, if he will not listen to the church, treat him as though he were a pagan or a tax collector.

Matthew 11:23

And as for you, Capernaum! Did you want to lift yourself up to heaven? You will be thrown down to hell! If the miracles which were performed in you had been performed in Sodom, it would still be in existence today!

Matthew 10:2

These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James and his brother John, the sons of Zebedee;

Psalm 69:12

They talk about me in the streets, and drunkards make up songs about me.

Genesis 22:17

I promise that I will give you as many descendants as there are stars in the sky or grains of sand along the seashore. Your descendants will conquer their enemies.

Revelation 11:15

Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The power to rule over the world belongs now to our Lord and his Messiah, and he will rule forever and ever!”

1 Corinthians 15:55

“Where, Death, is your victory? Where, Death, is your power to hurt?”

Isaiah 38:10

I thought that in the prime of life I was going to the world of the dead, Never to live out my life.

Isaiah 28:6

He will give a sense of justice to those who serve as judges, and courage to those who defend the city gates from attack.

Psalm 107:18

they couldn't stand the sight of food and were close to death.

2 Samuel 18:4

“I will do whatever you think best,” the king answered. Then he stood by the side of the gate as his men marched out in units of a thousand and of a hundred.

Psalm 127:5

Happy is the man who has many such arrows. He will never be defeated when he meets his enemies in the place of judgment.

Psalm 129:2

“Ever since I was young, my enemies have persecuted me cruelly, but they have not overcome me.

Jonah 2:6

I went down to the very roots of the mountains, into the land whose gates lock shut forever. But you, O Lord my God, brought me back from the depths alive.

Matthew 4:18

As Jesus walked along the shore of Lake Galilee, he saw two brothers who were fishermen, Simon (called Peter) and his brother Andrew, catching fish in the lake with a net.

Matthew 7:24

“So then, anyone who hears these words of mine and obeys them is like a wise man who built his house on rock.

Acts 20:28

So keep watch over yourselves and over all the flock which the Holy Spirit has placed in your care. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he made his own through the blood of his Son.